Side Effects of crocin

Crocin is a carotenoid chemical compound that is present in the flowers crocus and gardenia. This is the chemical mainly responsible for the color of saffron. Chemically, the dieter derived from the disaccharide gentiobiose and dicarboxylic acid crocetin is crocin.

Property

Chemically, crocin is the diester formed from the disaccharide gentiobiose and the dicarboxylic acid crocetin. When isolated as a pure chemical compound, it has a deep red color and forms crystals with a melting point of 186 °C. When dissolved in water, it forms an orange solution.

Physiological effects

Crocin has been shown to be an antioxidant,and neural protective agent.The antioxidant behavior of crocin is related to the sugar moiety in crocin molecule which has a vital role in its chemical reactivity.It has also been shown to have an antiproliferative action against cancer cells in vitro.Limited evidence suggests possible antidepressant properties of crocin in mice and humans.One study reports aphrodisiac properties in male rats at very high doses.

Crocin Side Effects

Crocin is safe to use within the recommended dosage. However, in some cases, you may experience side effects such as nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhoea, stomach pain, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms stay for a long time or if they become severe.